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Discussing the troubles between the colonies and England...
Discussing the troubles between the colonies and England...
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May 06, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1775
* Colonial America - tensions
* Eve of the Revolutionary War - 1775
* Includes a broadside supplement (see images)
There is much fine content concerning the troubles between England and the American colonies throughout this issue, most of which we will show in the photos rather than exhaust much space to detail here. But some items include: "...that America would make the oppressions of one colony a general cause. The Continental Congress have met in spite of every entreaty & threat. They have resolved upon measures necessary to be pursued in the present lamentable disputes with the Mother Country...". Also: "All our disputes with America, I have repeatedly declared, have arisen only from the once instance of...administration not resting satisfied with the old..." and "...nothing but a repeal of the four ignoble Acts, a total alternation in the political machine, not only a change of men but a reverse of measures..." Another item notes:from Phila: "Yesterday evening arrived here...in whom came passenger the worthy Dr. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Agent for Massachusetts government & this Province." Also: "The behaviour of the New Yorkers has raised the drooping spirits of the Ministry & has been the cause of their pursuing their tyrannous measures towards America with tenfold vigour..." with more. Also an address from the Governor of Penna. to his General Assembly concerning relations with England., with the Assembly's response (see for portions).
Included with this issue is the broadside "Supplement" of the same date, which has a nice letter which continues the discussion concerning relations with England (see).
Complete in 6 pages (back side of the Supplement is blank), some foxing & staining, more so to the Supplement but nothing causing any loss of readability. Some numeric notations in margins next to ads (this was the editor's copy), generally good condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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